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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.52, 20,512.88 and 8,150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.52, 20,512.88 and 8,150.13 is: 11,247.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.52 : 20,512.88 = 8,150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.52/20,512.88 = 8,150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.52x = 20,512.88 × 8,150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.52x = 167,182,628.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,182,628.49/14,864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,247.09

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